Course Objective: To understand National and International dimensions of Consumer Welfare in the era of globalization and liberalization; elaborate and integrate various provisions of Consumer Protection Act,1986 and related laws having bearing on Consumer Protection.
Learning Outcomes:
Introduction to Consumer Protection, Socio-Political, Economic and Legal Dimensions of Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Consumer Protection Act,1986, Sale of Goods Act, 1930, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act, 1952
The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954; Essential Commodities Act, 1955; The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969; Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006..
Authorities related to Consumer Protection and Redressal Agencies in India- Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Protection Council, Consumer Courts, Center for Consumer Studies, National Consumer Helpline
Consumer Protection – International Scenario; UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection, International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN)